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(Updated 8/30/10)
The Center For Health, Environment and Justice (CHEJ) is celebrating its 25th year of empowering groups across the nation to protect their communities from the health risks posed by contamination of their soil, air, water or food. CHEJ does this by providing organizing, technical and research assistance, by coordinating nationwide issue-focused campaigns, and by building a movement, from the bottom up. The Center is working to harness the power of the grassroots to curtail the polluting power of industry and government. Our executive director, Lois Marie Gibbs, who was the community leader at Love Canal, New York, founded CHEJ in 1981.
Donor Relations Manager
CHEJ seeks a Donor Relations Manager to develop and coordinate the implementation of CHEJ’s individual fundraising strategies. Responsibilities include personalized appeal mailings, a quarterly newsletter for $100+ donors, project-specific major gift campaigns, and involving the board and staff in fundraising. The candidate must have excellent writing and interpersonal skills, and the ability to travel. This full-time position reports to the Director of Foundation Relations and is based in our Falls Church, Virginia office. Read more
Fall 2010 Development Internship
The Center for Health, Environment & Justice (CHEJ) empowers groups across the nation to protect their communities from the health risks posed by contamination of their soil, air, water or food. We do this by providing organizing, technical and research assistance, and by coordinating nationwide issue-focused campaigns.
CHEJ is seeking an individual with strong sales skills and a good phone manner to serve as our development intern for Fall 2010. The core duties of this position will be to solicit and follow up with prospective donors for our 2011 auction and represent CHEJ at tabling events.
List of responsibilities:
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Internships
The Center For Health, Environment and Justice (CHEJ) was founded in 1981, as the Citizens Clearinghouse for Hazardous Waste, by Lois Gibbs, the community leader at Love Canal. CHEJ was formed to meet the urgent need for support and technical assistance by people struggling for environmental justice across the country. Because CHEJ is uniquely different from traditional environmental efforts, our philosophy is to teach and empower by helping grassroots groups and individuals (including interns) build upon their strengths. Through our organizing, leadership development, research and technical assistance, we empower individuals with skills and information to make sound judgements and become part of the political decision making process to protect health and our natural resources.
Hands-On "Work/Learn" Program Specifics
Interns work on a variety of topics such as environmental racism, children and toxics, non-profit management, fundraising, incineration and landfills, sludge disposal, corporate greenwashing and medical waste incineration. In addition to working on special projects, interns will gain insight into the complexities of environmental issues that involve many different players, an appreciation of science for the public interest, the importance of data in advocacy and a respect for the power of informed citizens. Interns are given tasks to match their interests, skills and background with CHEJ's need, and are directed by a staff person in the same area of interest.
Specific Positions
Specific positions include: Research in Science and Policy, Toxicology, Journalism, Writing, Membership Recruitment, Data Entry, Library Science, Development and Grassroots Organizing.
Interns are also invited to join and work on CHEJ's campaigns:
Making It Happen
Send resume and cover letter outlining what type of internship you want, what you hope to gain from the experience and what time frame you are available. All graduate and undergraduate backgrounds are welcome. If you are committed to making a difference to reclaim our health and rebuild democracy, this internship is for you.
The internship is unpaid, however a travel stipend is available. Contact the intern coordinator if you need assistance finding housing.
Send cover letter and resume to: Internship Coordinator, P.O. Box 6806, Falls Church, VA 22040 or email: sfranklin(at)chej.org
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